# Founders, Embrace Your Flaws

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Podcast: [Startup Therapy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/startup-therapy-919044)
Published: 2025-10-14T13:41:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2489

## Resource

Are you convinced that you need to fix all your flaws as a founder? In this episode, we explore why that's not necessarily true. Ryan and Will dive deep into the idea that both startups and their founders are loaded with problems, some of which aren't really 'problems' at all but hidden superpowers. From obsessive tendencies to ADHD, they discuss how to harness these traits for success rather than trying to fix them. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, they touch on the influence of pharmaceutical marketing, the role of social media in shaping perceptions, and the importance of finding context for your strengths. This episode challenges you to rethink how you view your weaknesses and offers a fresh perspective on founder self-acceptance and leveraging inherent traits for entrepreneurial success. Resources: Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy Website https://www.startups.com/begin LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/ Join our Network of Top Founders Wil Schroter https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/ Ryan Rutan https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/ What to listen for: 00:33 Founders and Their Problems 01:15 Pharmaceutical Industry Insights 02:36 Social Media and Problem Creation 03:46 Personal Struggles of Founders 05:07 Overthinking and Control Issues 11:15 ADHD and Academic Challenges 17:11 Harnessing Obsessiveness for Success 20:40 Evaluating Self-Help Advice 21:09 Struggles with Attention Span 21:31 Learning Outside Traditional Education 22:15 Emphasizing Strengths Over Weaknesses 23:29 Founders and Their Strengths 28:08 Anxiety as a Superpower 34:46 The Importance of Context in Learning 38:36 Self-Acceptance and Utilizing Strengths

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